The Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter stopped contact and the search began. About this write RIA Novosti is related to the press service of the country's Air Force.
The Su-30MKI fighter is manufactured in India under a Russian license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The republic has about 270 such vehicles in use, including those supplied from Russia.
“The Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft did not arrive on time (at the destination airport). The aircraft took off from Jorhat, Assam and last contacted at 7:42 pm (5:12 pm Moscow time). A search and rescue operation has been launched,” the ministry said.
Previously, it was reported that in September 2024, an Indian Air Force MiG-29 crashed in the northwest of the country in the state of Rajasthan. The cause of the crash was due to technical problems. The pilot ejected.
Additionally, in November 2024, a MiG-29 of the Republican Air Force crashed during a scheduled training flight, the pilot was able to eject.
